During the Mid-Autumn Festival, people have many different ways to celebrate the arrival of the festival, and among them is the custom of eating grapefruit. So what does it mean to eat grapefruit during the Mid-Autumn Festival?
Grapefruit is one of the must-have items for the Mid-Autumn Festival, because "you" and "you" are homophonic, which also means wishing the moon to bless you. Eat sweet moon cakes, and then eat some sweet and sour grapefruit, which is not only appetizing, but also greasy and refreshing.
The main 4 reasons for eating grapefruit during the Mid-Autumn Festival:
1. Grapefruit is a circle symbolizing reunion. Grapefruit is a homonym for you. Mid-Autumn Festival is a reunion festival. Of course, you will go home to Tuanyuan.
2. Yuzu, Yuko too! It also means that the moon is blessed. People in my hometown have the custom of eating grapefruit during the Mid-Autumn Festival!
3. Around the Mid-Autumn Festival, it happens to be the most delicious season for grapefruit. Eating sweet mooncakes and then eating some sweet and sour grapefruit can relieve the greasy feeling caused by eating mooncakes or meat to a certain extent. In addition, grapefruit is rich in nutrients, so grapefruit is one of the indispensable fruits in the Mid-Autumn Festival.
4. In the dialect of Nanchang, the homonym of grapefruit is "youzi". Therefore, eating grapefruit during the Mid-Autumn Festival also has the auspicious meaning of giving birth to a child early. And when eating grapefruit during the Mid-Autumn Festival, adults often peel the grapefruit skin into petal-like shapes to make hats for children. The children in the grapefruit hats and the adults in the family watch the moon together, which is really a warm and lovely picture.
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The top 5 benefits of eating grapefruit at Mooncake's Day
1. Freckle removal and beauty
The vitamin C content in grapefruit is rich, which is 2 to 3 times that of lemon or citrus. Vitamin C can inhibit the activity of tyrosinase in the skin, effectively reduce the formation of melanin, and lighten facial spots, leaving the skin white and shiny. In addition, grapefruit also contains more vitamin P, which can strengthen the function of skin capillaries, and at the same time can quickly restore damaged skin tissues, prevent skin pores from becoming larger, and make skin smooth and delicate.
2. Prevent cardiovascular disease
Modern medical research has found that grapefruit contains a physiologically active ingredient called naringin, which can reduce the viscosity of blood and reduce the formation of thrombus. Secondly, the vitamin P in grapefruit can strengthen capillaries and maintain adequate vascular permeability, and it can also improve blood cholesterol levels, and has the effect of preventing lifestyle diseases such as atherosclerosis and hypertension. In addition, the potassium content in grapefruit is also extremely rich, while the sodium content is very low, which also has the effect of lowering blood pressure. Therefore, for middle-aged and elderly people, regular consumption of grapefruit can help us maintain cardiovascular health and reduce the incidence of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.
3. Regulate blood sugar
Grapefruit contains an antioxidant-naringenin, which is the source of the unique bitter taste of grapefruit. Scientists have found that naringenin can improve the body's sensitivity to insulin, and it can also allow the liver to burn more fat, which can help diabetic patients regulate blood sugar and control weight. In addition, judging from the glycemic index, the glycemic index of grapefruit is only 25, and its calories are also very low, making it an ideal fruit for diabetic patients.
4. Help lose weight
Compared with other fruits, grapefruit juice is rich in water, rich in dietary fiber and vitamin C, which makes it easy to feel full. In addition, grapefruit is low in calories and rich in fruit acids, which can stimulate the gastrointestinal mucosa and inhibit the absorption of excess nutrients, thereby controlling appetite. Therefore, eating a few pieces of grapefruit before meals every day for a period of time can achieve a good weight loss effect.
5. Enhance immunity
The content of vitamin C in grapefruit is higher than that of ordinary citrus fruits. Vitamin C can effectively improve the resistance of the mucous membrane of the respiratory tract and enhance the body's immunity. In the autumn and winter seasons when colds are more popular, frequent consumption of grapefruit can greatly reduce the possibility of catching a cold.
